In 1692, accusations of witchcraft ignited a raging hysteria in the small town of Salem that could not be quenched by reason or justice or charity. More than two centuries later, in response to current events, Arthur Miller penned The Crucible . Join us as we discuss this landmark play and watch excerpts from The Crucible by actors from The Rep.

Panelists:Rene Copeland , Tennessee Repertory Theatre's Producing DirectorHelmut Smith , Professor of History and Director of the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, Vanderbilt University

To help defray the cost of the luncheon series, cash donations will be accepted at the door. A portion of the proceeds collected at this luncheon will be donated to The Tennessee Repertory Theatre. To learn more about this wonderful organization, please visit their website at www.tennesseerep.org .